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Manage expectations of patients opting for cosmetic dentistry

Dentists are urged to consider the clinical risks associated with cosmetic dentistry, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 03 September 2013
  • Press release

MDDUS appoints former BDA president to board

THE Board of MDDUS is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr Amarjit Gill as a non-executive director.

  • 03 September 2013
  • Press release

Dentists must comply with inspection checklists

Dentists practising in Scotland are reminded that failure to comply with new practice inspection checklists may jeopardise their access to NHS grants and allowances.

  • 28 August 2013
  • Press release

Keep clear separation between NHS and private treatment

Doctors cannot be perceived to have a conflict of interest when dealing with NHS patients requesting private prescriptions, warns UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 21 August 2013
  • Press release

Dental indemnity or insurance?

UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS is reminding dentists of the benefits of having indemnity rather than insurance to help protect themselves and their patients.

  • 19 August 2013
  • Press release

Junior doctors' competence and skills not yet complete

Medical graduates preparing to start their working life as foundation year doctors should understand their own limitations and work within their competence level, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 06 August 2013
  • Press release

Dentists urged to pay attention to GP17 form changes

Dentists practising in Scotland are urged to pay close attention to the new GP17 form or risk missing out on payment due to late submission of claims.

  • 24 July 2013

Health of doctors impacts upon patients' wellbeing

Protect your patients’ wellbeing by looking after your own health, UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS urges doctors.

  • 17 June 2013
  • Press release

Dentists without indemnity risk erasure

UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS is reminding dentists of their obligation to have professional indemnity cover in place – or risk erasure from the dental register.

  • 15 May 2013

MDDUS recruits new advisers to meet growing membership

Medical defence organisation MDDUS has recruited three additional advisers to meet the continued growth in members throughout the UK.

  • 07 May 2013
  • Press release

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